Updated April 2026 · 6 cities · 6 data sources
Connecticut Data Profile 2026: Crime, Schools, Water, Air, Hospitals & City Spending
Crime & Safety
Connecticut has an average safety score of 67/100 across 3 cities, above the national average of 61.5/100.
Safest Cities
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 76 | B | 193.5 |
| Bridgeport | 65 | B | 566.8 |
| New Haven | 60 | C | 292.0 |
Most Dangerous Cities
| City | Safety Score | Grade | Violent Crime Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven | 60 | C | 292.0 |
| Bridgeport | 65 | B | 566.8 |
| Hartford | 76 | B | 193.5 |
Water Safety
Connecticut cities average a water safety score of 83.3/100 across 3 cities.
Air Quality
Connecticut cities average a median AQI of 45 across 2 cities.
Hospital Quality
Connecticut cities have an average hospital quality rating of 2.8/5 across 6 cities with a total of 12 hospitals tracked.
Top-Rated Hospital Cities
| City | Avg Quality | Hospital Count |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 3/5 | 3 |
| New Haven | 3/5 | 2 |
| Bridgeport | 3/5 | 3 |
| Waterbury | 3/5 | 2 |
| Danbury | 3/5 | 1 |
City Spending
Connecticut cities average $55,827 in per-capita spending with an average fiscal health score of 54.7/100.
Most Fiscally Efficient
| City | Fiscal Score | Per Capita |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 75/100 | $48,031 |
| Danbury | 60/100 | $43,358 |
| Hartford | 58/100 | $76,660 |
| New Haven | 54/100 | $66,510 |
| Waterbury | 41/100 | $55,426 |
Biggest Spenders (Per Capita)
| City | Per Capita | Fiscal Score |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | $76,660 | 58/100 |
| New Haven | $66,510 | 54/100 |
| Waterbury | $55,426 | 41/100 |
| Bridgeport | $48,031 | 75/100 |
| Bristol | $44,977 | 40/100 |
According to data compiled by CitySpend.org from 6 federal sources, Connecticut has 6 tracked cities with an average safety score of 67, school score of 0, and water safety score of 83.3.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on FBI crime data, Hartford is the safest city in Connecticut with a safety score of 76/100 (Grade B).
Hartford has the highest water safety score in Connecticut at 95/100 with 2 violations.
Bridgeport has the highest fiscal health score in Connecticut at 75/100 with per-capita spending of $48,031.
Hartford has the best air quality in Connecticut with a median AQI of 43 (Grade B).
Cross-site data compiled from CrimeContext, WaterSafe, AirHistory, SchoolGrades, HospitalCosts, and CitySpend databases. Scores reflect the most recent federal data available for each dimension.